Steel sanitary ware imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $16.5 million of steel sanitary ware in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 1.7K t |
Where South Africa imports steel sanitary ware from
China alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.5M | 75% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $555K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $413K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $292K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $259K | 1.6% |
| India | $223K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $170K | 1% |
| Austria | $146K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $142K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 7324
| 7324.10 | Steel: sinks and wash basins, of stainless steel | 51% |
| 7324.90 | Iron or steel: sanitary ware and parts thereof, excluding sinks, wash basins and baths | 46% |
| 7324.29 | Iron (other than cast) or steel: baths | 2.8% |
| 7324.21 | Cast iron, baths, whether or not enamelled | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7324.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.87 per kg, close to the world average of $7.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel sanitary ware exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported steel sanitary ware worth $12.2 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (21%), Botswana (21%), Zimbabwe (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $2.5M | 21% |
| Botswana | $2.5M | 21% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.4M | 12% |
| Zambia | $954K | 7.8% |
| Eswatini | $846K | 7% |
| Mozambique | $682K | 5.6% |
| Lesotho | $398K | 3.3% |
| DR Congo | $378K | 3.1% |
| Malawi | $330K | 2.7% |
| Kenya | $272K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7324: Sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel sanitary ware imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported steel sanitary ware worth $16.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel sanitary ware to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Italy (6%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel sanitary ware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.87 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $7.91 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of steel sanitary ware to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $16.5 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2022 at $16.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export steel sanitary ware?
Yes. South Africa exported $12.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel sanitary ware?
The HS code for steel sanitary ware is heading 7324. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 7324.10 (51% of the value) and 7324.90 (46%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7324 page.
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